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Fawns are making their way into yards and gardens; best to leave them alone

Crystal Graham
Published date: May 13, 2024 | 3:05 pm
Updated: April 29, 2025 | 7:53 pm
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White-tailed deer fawns are finding their way into yards, gardens and hayfields, and people are intervening in many cases when the animal should be left alone.

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Uptick in reports of sick and dead birds in Virginia linked to avian flu

Crystal Graham
Published date: May 9, 2024 | 10:43 am
Updated: September 5, 2025 | 12:50 pm
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The public is being asked to report sick or dead birds to help prevent the spread of avian flu.

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Unfinished business: Terry Short Jr. hopeful for another term on Waynesboro City Council

Crystal Graham
Published date: May 7, 2024 | 5:44 pm
Updated: May 6, 2025 | 10:28 am
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Terry Short Jr. has been knocking on doors and riding his bike around Waynesboro asking voters for their signature on his petition for a third term on city council.

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Clinch Mountain, Crooked Creek trophy trout week events cancelled for 2024

Crystal Graham
Published date: May 6, 2024 | 1:44 pm
Updated: April 29, 2025 | 7:53 pm
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The trophy trout week events that typically happen in June at the Clinch Mountain and Crooked Creek fee fishing areas have been cancelled for 2024.

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Black bears are emerging from winter dens; tips to keep you safe as they forage for food

Crystal Graham
Published date: May 3, 2024 | 10:42 am
Updated: April 29, 2025 | 7:54 pm
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Black bears are emerging from their winter dens hungry and in search of an easy meal. Natural foods can be scarce, so bears often look for other food sources.

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Southeast Virginia land sought for conservation after $5.6M federal grant

Crystal Graham
Published date: April 22, 2024 | 1:11 pm
Updated: June 1, 2025 | 3:17 pm
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A Virginia state project to acquire nearly 2,000 acres of contiguous forest in Suffolk received a $5.6 million federal grant from NOAA.

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Earth Day 2024: VDOT encourages Virginians to keep roads beautiful, do not litter

Rebecca Barnabi
Published date: April 22, 2024 | 10:39 am
Updated: July 20, 2025 | 12:30 pm
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VDOT is encouraging Virginians to join the effort to keep the Commonwealth’s roads clean on Earth Day and every day.

Envirothon: Local middle, high school students compete in five outdoor categories of skill

Rebecca Barnabi
Published date: April 12, 2024 | 10:24 pm
Updated: June 1, 2025 | 3:18 pm
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Competition was the name of the game at Grand Caverns in Grottoes while high and middle school students competed in the annual Envirothon. 

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Maple syrup producers may play a role in increasing the bird population

Crystal Graham
Published date: April 3, 2024 | 12:34 pm
Updated: June 1, 2025 | 3:18 pm
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Maple syrup isn’t just for pancakes and waffles anymore; producers may also play a role in conservation and increasing the bird population.

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Invasive plant pests are tremendous threat to Virginia crops, human health

Crystal Graham
Published date: April 1, 2024 | 2:28 pm
Updated: June 1, 2025 | 3:18 pm
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Non-native, destructive insects, plant diseases and harmful weeds are a tremendous threat to Virginia’s crops and forests.

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